Pronunciation: /plʌmp/
noun a rounded, full, or somewhat fleshy body shape
A1 I like to eat plump grapes.
A2 The plump baby giggled happily.
B1 She baked a plump cake for the party.
B2 The plump cushions made the sofa very comfortable.
C1 The plump turkey was the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving feast.
C2 The plump strawberries were bursting with flavor.
verb to become or make something full and rounded in form
A1 The baker plumped up the dough before putting it in the oven.
A2 She plumped the pillows on the couch before guests arrived.
B1 The farmer plumped up the chickens by feeding them a special diet.
B2 The stylist plumped up her client's hair with volumizing products.
C1 The chef plumped the raisins by soaking them in rum overnight.
C2 The cosmetic surgeon plumped up her lips with fillers.
adjective having a full, rounded shape; chubby or somewhat fat
A1 The cat is plump and fluffy.
A2 She baked a plump apple pie for dessert.
B1 The plump cushions on the sofa made it very comfortable.
B2 The plump grapes in the vineyard were ready for harvest.
C1 The chef used plump tomatoes to make a delicious sauce.
C2 The plump strawberries at the farmers market were incredibly sweet.
formal The plump fruit on the tree looked ripe for picking.
informal She always preferred plump grapes over the smaller ones.
slang I can't resist a good, plump burger from that diner.
figurative Her plump bank account allowed her to travel the world.
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